Stephen McGettigan

Tranmere Rovers believe in the importance of Futsal as a sport

21st August 2016
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England's only A license Futsal coach made a bit of Futsal history when he became Tranmere Rovers FC first ever Futsal head coach and will lead their first Futsal team into the FA National Futsal League.

A whole new ball game: Can Balu Nayar make an IPL out of Premier Futsal?

20th August 2016
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A whole new ball game: Can Balu Nayar make an IPL out of Premier Futsal?
Courtesy of the Economic Times read this insightful interview concerning the development of Premier Futsal in India, its success despite opposition, those who were involved in its development and in their belief that Futsal like the IPL will be a success in India

The Irish FA Futsal International Cup in partnership with Futsal Focus

19th August 2016
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The Irish FA Futsal International Cup in partnership with Futsal Focus
The Irish FA Futsal International Cup in partnership with Futsal Focus. Futsal Focus working with the Irish FA organized Northern Ireland's first ever Futsal tournament, coaching conference and panel discussion.

Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee Scott Kidson retires

19th August 2016
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Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee Scott Kidson retires
Scott Kidson, Australia’s most successful Futsal Referee, has announced he will retire from domestic and international refereeing at the conclusion of the 2016 season. Futsal Focus would like to send our best wishes to Scott Kidson. In 2008, before Futsal Focus founder Stephen McGettigan created the company, he was a…

FIFA and the Colombian Football Association deliver Futsal legacy programme

19th August 2016
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FIFA and the Colombian Football Association deliver Futsal legacy programme
The FIFA Futsal World Cup Colombia 2016 is not yet upon us, but plans are well afoot to secure its legacy. These centre on the School Programme, a joint initiative between FIFA and the Colombian Football Association (FCF) to promote and encourage the playing of futsal among children aged six…

MLS Portland Timbers, Operation Pitch Invasion unveil new futsal court in the U.S.A

19th August 2016
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Recently, we posted about Keith Tozer the Commissioner of the Professional Futsal League launching in the United States of America, unveil a Futsal community stadium/ hub in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in his role as the President of the Wisconsin Sports Group. This week in Portland, Oregon another Futsal court was unveiled…

An Ozzie with a Futsal dream: Courage and determination

17th August 2016
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An Ozzie with a Futsal dream: Courage and determination
Help Marc Achieve His Futsal Dream!

Why would New Zealand bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup?

17th August 2016
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Why would New Zealand bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup?
New Zealand has officially submitted their bid to host the 2020 FIFA Futsal World Cup but for a novice of the sport, a big question would be, why?

Athletic Union League to boost Futsal participation in the Republic of Ireland

10th August 2016
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Athletic Union League to boost Futsal participation in the Republic of Ireland
The Athletic Union League (AUL) in conjunction with the Football Association of Ireland is looking for expressions of interest to play in the AUL Futsal League (Men's Senior) and a new under 19 Futsal League.

A seventh professional football club enters the FA National Futsal League

10th August 2016
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The seventh professional football club enters the FA National Futsal League
York City Football Club announced early this week that they were entering a team into the FA National Futsal League led by experienced Futsal Coach Junior Roberti. Futsal Focus caught up with Junior to find out more.